R EID’S NURSERIES 
34 . . . SELECTED TREES, PLANTS, ETC, 
THE ERIE. 
ERIE. We have fruited the Erie for a number of 
years, and we find it one of the best Blackberries on 
the market. Its quality is of the best, and its hardi- 
ness all that was ever claimed for it.- It is one of the 
strongest growers, and will produce large crops on what 
would be called poor soil ; its fruit is of the largest 
type, being very uniform in size, and perfect. 50 cts. 
per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. 
Early Harvest. The earliest Blackberry, conse- 
quently one of the most valuable, were it hardy. Here 
it has not proved hardy. Ripening in July, with its 
productiveness, it is eminently profitable for market, 
whilst its earliness and good quality make it a special 
favorite in the home garden, where it succeeds. 50 cts. 
per doz., $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. 
Kittatinny. Once the most popular of all Black- 
berries for general planting, and still unexcelled for 
main crop in the home garden, or for market in some 
locations. Berries large ; canes of strong, erect growth 
and productive. It is not safe from winter-killing 
north of the latitude of New York city, and is badly 
affected with “ rust ” or Blackberry fungus in many 
sections. Medium to late. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 
100, $8 per 1 ,000. 
Lawton. An old favorite, esteemed for its product- 
iveness and large size : delicious when fully ripe, but 
turns black in advance of ripening. Medium to late. 
50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. 
Maxwell's Early. It would be difficult to over- 
estimate the value of a Blackberry as large as or larger 
than Wilson's Early and ripening as early as Early 
Harvest , yet this is claimed for Maxwell’s Early. Very 
large, sweet, rich, luscious, melting in your mouth ; no 
core whatever ; very produc- 
tive ; ripens same time as 
I.ucretia Dewberry and Early 
Harvest Blackberry, and is 
three times as large as the lat- 
ter. Bush a low, strong, stocky 
grower, entirely free front rust, 
double blossoms or other dis- 
ease. 75c. per doz., $2 per too, 
JSi s per 1 ,000. 
Minnewaski. This is a new 
variety, and it comes very 
highly recommended. “Upon 
the grounds of the originator in 
New York, it has exhibited 
many excellent traits, which, if 
continued in other sections and 
EARLY harvest. under general culture, will 
make this variety very valuable. It is claimed to be 
of superior merit by reason of its great hardiness, 
large size and enormous productiveness.” 75 cts. 
per doz., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. 
Snyder. This variety is old 
and well known. It will stand 
the severest cold without injury ; 
it is of excellent quality for mar- 
ket purposes. I can heartily 
recommend it to the public as 
a very profitable berry. 50 cts. 
per doz., $1.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Stone’s Hardy. This su- 
perior Blackberry originated in 
Wisconsin and can be relied 
upon as being the hardiest ; 
also sweet and productive, weigh- 
ing its strong canes low with its 
burden of fruit, which is larger 
than Snyder. For a cold climate 
do not omit Stone’s Hardy. 50 cts. 
per doz. $1.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Taylor’s Prolific, A suitable companion for Sny- 
der ; a variety of great hardiness and productiveness, 
but ripens somewhat later. Berries much larger and of 
fine flavor ; canes of strong growth and ironclad hardi- 
ness ; of value at the north, and desirable for its fine 
flavor. Its size, great hardiness and productiveness 
render it of greatest value for the . north, where other 
varieties winter kill. Its merits arc not fully appre- 
ciated. Season medium. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, 
$8 per 1,000. 
Wilson’s Early. Once the leading and still a popu- 
lar market sort in many sections. Very large, early. 
50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $6 per 100. 
Wilson, Jr. This variety in some parts of the coun- 
try does not stand the winter, but with me ( 100 miles 
south of Lake Erie) has not been affected. It is noted 
for its productiveness. There is no other Blackberry 
that can compare with it in size or quality. Is a profit- 
able berry where it will stand, and with a little trouble 
it can be covered with straw, as it is close to the 
ground. 50 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Winona, W. Va., April 5, 1897. 
Dear Sirs : — I received the trees and shrubs all O. K. on 
the first of the month ; 1 am highly pleased with the same. In 
quality and size they exceeded my expectations. Packing 
was excellent. Your catalogue and business principles is as 
good an agent as a man could wish for. I remain, 
Yours, Wm. McLaughlin. 
